Biarritz

Posted by: Patrick Phillips on: October 15, 2010

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Biarritz

Having stayed at Labenne Ocean for 10 days, we finally managed to get out and have a look at Biarritz.

Much loved by the fashionable Victorians, Biarritz still maintains its up-market image with follies at every turn

and promenade opportunities

Some more colourful than otherwise as rock painting seems to be a local hobby

In various forms to trap the unwary sunseeker

Give us a kiss then.JPG (800x531 pixels)

Or where the houses lack archtectural merit. It is sometimes hard to spot reality…!

Hint: All leftward facing elevations are blank walls!

but, these days, it is more about surfing the Atlantic rollers.

Judging by the unreasonable number of VW “surfer” vans, this is a prime location for the sport.

On the crest of the wave 1.jpg (800x472 pixels)

This guy knows he is good and that requires a certain degree of respect – doesn’t it?

For those with fast enough broadband, have a look at a GIF (in your internet browser) of one of his “runs” which didn’t end the way he wanted. Its here:

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2293682/swim2-gif-october-11-2010-8-31-pm-3-1-meg?da=y

A day we really enjoyed with brilliant weather to bring a smile to Liz’s face. Actually, this photo is here because it is one of the very, very few she seems to like!

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